i. Biography
Yiannis Economou has worked at Economou Winery in Ziros since 1994, and that long tenure is the frame through which his name is read in Sitia. The work has settled into a steady association with place, with Antigone emerging as the signature wine most closely attached to his record.
The Path
Winemaking is built here on study, fieldwork, and a sequence of different cellar cultures. Yiannis Economou trained at Alba University, then worked in Germany and Piedmont before moving on to Château Margaux, France. Taken together, those stops point to a craft shaped by multiple regions and methods, with each stage adding another layer to his practical base. That background led to the role that has defined his working life since 1994. As owner and winemaker of Economou Winery, he has kept the same site in Ziros at the center of his practice. For a winemaker with experience across borders, that continuity matters: it is the recurring place where the work is made, judged, and maintained.
The Work Today
Since 1994, Yiannis Economou has been the winemaker at Economou Winery in Ziros. The force of that role lies in its duration. It is not a temporary assignment or a passing title, but the sustained point where training, experience, and daily practice meet year after year.
Signature
The signature wines named in Yiannis Economou’s work are Liatiko, Sitia Red, and Antigone. Among them, Antigone is the clearest marker of his profile, the wine most firmly tied to his name and the one that functions as his signature work. Liatiko and Sitia Red widen that picture, showing the range of wines most associated with his cellar.
Acclaim
Antigone is the named reference most closely linked to Yiannis Economou’s winemaking. It stands as the wine that identifies his work most directly. More than an item in a list of labels, it is the clearest point of recognition attached to his reputation.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Yiannis Economou's current role?
As of 2026, Yiannis Economou is Winemaker.
Where did Yiannis Economou train or study?
Yiannis Economou trained at Alba University.
